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Terms & Conditions

General

These are the Terms and Conditions that will apply to your booking one of our True North Retreats or Leadership Bootcamps. Please read them carefully as you will be bound by them.

These Terms shall constitute the entire agreement between Mindful.fi Solibo Oy, Finland, and the Client relating to the subject matter herein, and shall constitute a binding agreement. There is no verbal or written; representation, warranty, prior agreement, or description of services, other than as expressed herein.

The contract and booking is made with, and services will be provided by Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy). By booking a retreat and/or bootcamp, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions that govern the relationship, the cancellation policy and limitations of liability. These Terms and Conditions affect your rights and designate the governing law and forum for the resolution of any and all disputes.

BOOKING & THE CONTRACT

All persons wishing to make a booking have carefully read and understand the Terms and Conditions that follow. By making a booking with Mindful.fi, you accept on behalf of yourself and all those named on the booking, to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. A booking is accepted and becomes definite only from the date when Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) sends a confirmation email, and when you have completed the booking payment.

A Mindful.fi team member will contact you within 48 hours, regarding your completed registration to confirm your participation in your selected retreat. Confirmation of your participation does not necessarily mean that your trip is confirmed to run. Mindful.fi asks that you refrain from purchasing non-refundable travel until you receive an email confirmation from the Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)  staff. In order for our True North retreats to take place we require a minimum of 8 participants and for the Leadership Bootcamps a minimum of 10 participants.

**Please note that Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)  only offers retreats and related activities to those 18 years of age and over.

DEPOSITS

For all advertised retreats and dates, a non-refundable deposit of 100 e per person plus submission of our online booking form is required to complete your booking.

You may book a retreat with a deposit (down payment) until 30 days prior to the retreat start date, after which full payment is required to secure your spot (if any are still available).

The remaining balance of your retreat payment is due at the latest 14 days before the retreat begins. We will notify you of the balance due date after your deposit has been processed.

If the final balance is not received by the due date (14 days prio to the start of the Retreat), then your booking cannot be guaranteed and Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)  reserves the right to cancel your booking and forfeit your deposit of 100 e.

*Please note deposits made on all bookings are non-refundable and non-creditable due to the requirement to purchase non-refundable and non-transferable essentials including but not limited to; accommodation reservations etc on your behalf to secure your spot on the retreat.

Deposit payments cannot be transferred to another Retreat.

Deposits are to be paid within three days of receiving the invoice via email. If the customer fails to pay the invoice on time, the booking is automatically cancelled.

REFUND / CANCELLATION and PRICING

We understand that unexpected events can arise that can affect your plans.

Registration is binding in principle. Registration can be cancelled up to 14 days before the start of the retreat, in which case the payment will be refunded except for the deposit of 100 e per person. After this, all retreat payments become non-refundable and cancellation is only possible with a doctor's certificate. The participant can name a substitute participant of same gender if a double or triple room is reserved.

If the cancellation occurs due to the participant's unexpected illness, the participant will only pay the deposit fee if they provide the organizer with a sick leave certificate. The sick leave certificate must be presented to the organizer within 7 days of cancellation.

Cancellation due to illness must be notified to the organizer as soon as possible, at the latest one hour before the start of the event. If the participant fails to notify or fails to present the sick leave certificate to the organizer, the participant is obliged to pay for the event in full. Also in the cases that the participant does not arrive or arrives late, there is no right to a refund. We recommend travel insurance, e.g. in case of sudden illness.

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PRICING

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All retreat prices shown are per person and are quoted and payable in euros.

Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) is not responsible for any fees charged by your bank for processing the invoices.

Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) reserves the right to alter the prices of any of the services shown on our website.  You will be advised of the current price of the service you wish to book before your contract is confirmed.

Unless stated otherwise, the price of your travel arrangement includes each and all of the component parts described within your booking confirmation invoice.

Not included in the price of your travel arrangement is flights, transport, travel insurance, excess baggage charges, tipping and any food or drink or additional excursions or activities which are not confirmed as being part of your retreat arrangements.  Additionally, any items or services purchased during a retreat are not included in the cost of your travel arrangement unless specifically stated.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Client must inform Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) on our registration form of any medical conditions, pregnancy, disability or any other mental and or physical condition which may affect fitness regarding the activities. Failure to notify us may result in the Client being refused certain activities during the retreat at the Client’s own expense. Some retreats may be unsuitable for Clients due to age, mobility, disability, pregnancy or physical or mental conditions, please email if you have concerns.

Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) will do its best to meet special requests including dietary or physical limitations but such requests may not always be possible depending on the retreat, in which case Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) reserves the right to refuse Clients with certain conditions.

As a client, you must carry medical and travel insurance. Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)  will do its absolute best to bring you to a proper medical facility as needed, but makes no representations and gives no warranties in relation to the standard of such treatment.

FINAL PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS

For all retreats, the payment of the FINAL balance of the retreat price is due 14 days prior to the retreat start date in the currency advertised.

If a booking is made within less than 30 days, your deposit including full payment will be required at your initial sign up. We DO NOT accept sign-ups less than 7 days prior to retreat start date.

We break down payments into 2 standardly for most retreats.

If the final balance is not received by the due date and there is no concise reason as to why, Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) reserves the right to treat the Client’s booking as cancelled.

Please ensure Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) is on your contact list so our emails don’t go to your junk folder!

CANCELLATION OF A RETREAT BY THE CLIENT

Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing (via email) and be acknowledged by Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) in writing (via email).

Under no circumstances is your deposit refundable. Deposits are required to secure bookings.

Fees apart from the deposit can be refunded in special circumstances stated in section Refund/Cancellation.

In the case of a natural disaster, Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) applies to the “act of god” rule and no fees will be reversed.

CANCELLATION OF A RETREAT BY Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)

Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) reserves the right to cancel any retreat for any reason but will not cancel a retreat less than 14 days before the retreat start date except for unusual or unforeseen circumstances outside Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)  control. When a retreat is cancelled by Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) before the agreed date of departure for any reason other than the fault of the Client, the Client can either:

Transfer their deposit to another retreat taking place within one calendar year, or:

Receive a full refund of all monies paid under the contract as soon as possible.

Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) is not responsible for any incidental expenses or consequential losses that the Client may have incurred as a result of the booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or rail, non-refundable car parking or other fees, loss of earnings, or loss of enjoyment, etc. If the Client is offered a refund but requests an alternate retreat of a higher value than that originally booked, then the Client must pay the difference in price.

TRAVEL

TRAVEL COSTS

All Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) retreats do not include national or international travel costs. Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) strongly recommends you wait until the trip is confirmed to run before booking airfare or making any non-refundable travel arrangements.

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TRAVEL & HEALTH INSURANCE

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Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) recommends Clients obtain travel medical insurance. This insurance must cover personal injury and emergency medical expenses including, but not limited to, helicopter evacuation, air ambulance and repatriation.

It is strongly recommended the coverage be extended to include cancellation, curtailment, and all other expenses that might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the Client during travel. Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) shall have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects. Personal belongings lost or stolen while unattended by the client in public lounges or other public areas, whether on board a train, bus, or other mode of transportation, publicly owned or operated by Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) or elsewhere, are not reimbursable. Losses due to ordinary wear and tear, and other acts of God are not reimbursable. Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) cannot accept responsibility for and in no event shall be liable for loss or damage of valuables or other articles left in or on facilities used by Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) such as hotels, huts, expedition vehicles, or any other mode of transportation.

The Client acknowledges that the cost of Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) retreats do not include insurance and that the Client has been advised to obtain separate coverage at an additional cost. When obtaining travel insurance the Client must ensure the insurer is aware of the type of travel to be undertaken.

EVACUATION PROCEDURES AND COSTS

Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) Retreat Leaders, local guides or other representatives decisions will at all times be final on all matters likely to affect the safety and well-being of the trip. We reserve the right to prohibit any traveler from continuing on a trip with no right of refund if, in our opinion, that traveler’s actions pose a threat to the safety of others, to the wildlife, themselves, or if the traveler’s actions and/or behaviors are harming the enjoyment of the trip for others.

Evacuations costs are to be covered by the person being evacuated.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

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Valid Passport: The Client must be in possession of a valid passport required for entry, departure and travel to retreat destinations (in some cases passport must be valid 6 months past the return date), all visas, permits and certificates including vaccination certificates (if required), insurance policies, etc. are required for the whole of the journey. The Client accepts full responsibility for obtaining all such documents, visas and permits prior to the start of the retreat and is solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from missing or defective documentation. Any information or advice given by Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) regarding visas, vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc. is purely advisory, provided as a courtesy to the Client and Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) is not responsible for any errors or omissions as to the information provided by third parties such as the appropriate governmental authorities.

Retreat Details: To expedite the obtaining of travel documents and flight bookings please note that all international trip-related documents such as Retreat Planning Guides will be sent via email once the trip is confirmed to run. Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)  will aim to confirm trips within a reasonable timeframe.

CLAIMS & COMPLAINTS

If a Client has a complaint against Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy), the Client must first inform the Retreat Leader or guide at the earliest opportunity to allow the grievance to be rectified. If satisfaction is not reached, contact the Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) Retreat Leader whilst on retreat so that Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) is provided the opportunity to rectify the matter. Failure to indicate dissatisfaction whilst on retreat will result in the Client’s ability to claim compensation from Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) being extinguished or at least reduced. If satisfaction is still not reached through these means on retreat then any further complaint must be put in writing to Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) within 30 days of the end of the trip.

SUPPLIERS & INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

Hotels/accommodation, shuttle services, excursions or other elements of Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) may be arranged by Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)  with local suppliers who may themselves engage the services of local operators and/or sub-contractors. Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)  will at all times endeavor to appoint reputable and competent local suppliers. The terms and conditions of the suppliers will be applicable. These may limit or exclude the liability of the supplier. The liability of Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)  will not exceed that of any supplier. Local laws and regulations of the relevant country will be relevant in assessing the performance of the services of any supplier. Neither Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) nor any carrier is liable for independent contractors.

SAFETY AND HEALTH

We take your safety and well-being very seriously, which is why we partner with trained professionals for our all of domestic and international retreats. However, you are ultimately responsible for your safety, which is why we ask all retreat participants to sign a liability waiver before departure for certain Retreats and Bootcamps. To avoid possibly dangerous situations, it is extremely important that you obey any rules and regulations imposed by the Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) Retreat Leaders and/or Local Guides and instructions given by them.

Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) reserves the right to prohibit any Client from continuing on a trip with no right of refund if, in our opinion, that Client’s actions pose a threat to the safety of them, others, or to the wildlife, or if that Client’s actions or behaviors are seriously jeopardizing the enjoyment of the trip for others. The decision of the Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) Retreat Leader or representative will at all times be final on all matters likely to affect the safety and well-being of the trip. All Clients must, at all times, strictly comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations, and Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) will not accept responsibility or liability for any Client who contravenes any laws or other regulations of the country visited.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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Most Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) trips should not be overly strenuous for people who are healthy and reasonably fit. If you (or anyone on whose behalf you are booking) are affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect your or other people’s enjoyment of the trip, you must advise us of this at the time of booking. If your health or fitness changes between the time of booking and your trip departure date, you must notify Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) of these changes before the retreat starts.

DATA PROTECTION AND PHOTOS, VIDEO AND CONTENT CREATION

To ensure that retreats run smoothly, Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) need to use personal information (such as name, address, special needs, health conditions, dietary requirements etc.) provided by Clients to Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy), and also pass on such information to other outfitters/guides or suppliers involved in the operation of the retreat. Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) will apply appropriate security measures to protect such personal data and will only pass on data that is applicable to outfitters or suppliers responsible for the retreat. By completing the Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) Booking Form, Clients consent to this information being transferred as required.

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PHOTOS, VIDEO AND CONTENT CREATION

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In the course of participation in a Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) retreat, photos or video may be taken by participants, guides and professional photographers. These images may be used in any Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) promotional materials, website, all social media platforms (i.e. Instagram), etc., unless Clients specifically request to the photographer or in writing to Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy), to not use any material your image is depicted in. Otherwise, permission is granted to Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) to perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to use such images for publicity and promotional purposes.

RETREAT ITINERARY CHANGES

Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) and its partners reserves the right to alter retreat programs and itineraries due to weather, road conditions or other circumstances. These programs may be changed or cancelled at any moment due the trip to assure the safety of our clients and staff. No responsibility is accepted for losses, expenses due to delays, changes of flights or other services because of strikes, accidents, sickness, damage, negligence, weather, war, changes in schedules or other similar causes. Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) and its partners do not assume responsibility for accidents or deaths that can be traced to the participants’ negligence, acts of third parties or exterior circumstances such as weather, natural occurrences, ware or other similar causes.

LIABILITY

Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) is not responsible for any improper or non-performance of any services forming part of the Contract which are wholly attributable to the fault of the Client, the unforeseeable or unavoidable act or omission of a third party unconnected with the provision of any services to be provided under the Contract; unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy)  and/or the relevant supplier, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised including (but not limited to) an event of force majeure; or any event which Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) and/or the relevant supplier could not even with all due care have foreseen or forestalled.

In the event that Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) is responsible for any death, injury or illness caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of its suppliers of services which form part of the Contract then Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) limits its liability.

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ACCEPTANCE OF RISK

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The Client acknowledges that the nature of the retreat may be adventurous and may involve a significant amount of personal risk. The Client hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby release Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks. At the time of payment, the Client is required to sign Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT if the retreat includes activities that require significant amount of personal risk.

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SEVERABILITY

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In the event that any term or condition contained herein is unenforceable or void by operation of law or as being against public policy or for any other reason than such term or condition shall be deemed to be severed from this Agreement or amended accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all remaining Terms and Conditions to survive and continue as binding.

APPLICABLE LAW

The Contract and these Terms and Conditions are subject to the laws of Finland.

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WAIVER OF BOOKING CONDITIONS

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These Booking Terms and Conditions may only be waived or amended by written mutual consent. When a Client completes, submits and makes the payment for booking their place for a retreat, they agree to accept all these conditions, and when the booking is accepted, Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) agrees to carry out the obligations as defined therein.

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UPDATING OF TERMS & CONDITIONS

Mindful.fi (Solibo Oy) reserves the right to update and/or alter these terms and conditions at any time, and it is the Client’s responsibility to be familiar with them. The latest terms and conditions may be found on Mindful.fi  website.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at  sophia.boleckis@gmail.com

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